News from May 2019
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Crochet Ranked Among Nation’s Top Tier in Environmental Law by Chambers USA 2019
Taylor Porter Partner and Environmental Practice Leader Anne Crochet was ranked in the nation's top tier, Band 1, in environmental law by clients and the Chambers USA 2019 rankings.
Environmental compliance will drive coastal lawsuits, professor says
Louisiana's litigious culture is gaining even more national notoriety as the City of New Orleans recently sued a number of major oil and gas companies for allegedly contributing to coastal erosion.
Legal reform group laments missed opportunity as senate committee shelves auto insurance bill
Legislation intended to help lower Louisiana's notoriously high auto-insurance rates was rejected by a state Senate committee in a 4-1 vote on May 14.
Court rules against AMC’s motion for retrial in injury lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled against the American Marine Corporation, responding to the company's motion for a retrial regarding medical fees it was ordered to pay plaintiff Henry Luwisch.
Court rules in favor of Mayer Yacht for a second time
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled in favor of Mayer Yacht to receive over $100,000 in awards from Donald Calloway, who was listed as a third-party defendant in a lawsuit over unpaid invoices.
Judge rules against grocer's claims that employee forged doctor's note
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled against Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) regarding the company's claims that plaintiff Michael Piazza perjured himself.
Court rules in favor of Harrah’s Casino in patron's lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled in favor of Harrah’s Casino, which had faced a lawsuit regarding an alleged accident suffered by a casino patron.
Judge denies request to have RICO allegations stricken
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has denied motions from the Bankers Insurance Company and Bankers Surety Services to have alleged RICO violations made of the companies stricken from official statements, and for sanctions to be levied against the plaintiffs.
LMOGA suggests coastal lawsuits may set state back more than moving it forward
NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's lawsuits against oil and gas companies — two major forces in the state's economy — continue to draw national attention as the City of New Orleans alleges the energy industry is to blame for coastal erosion and damages to the wetlands.
Professor thinks case of juror discrimination may break new ground
A group of African Americans has been allowed to move forward with a lawsuit after they were allegedly rejected from a Louisiana Parish jury.
FORMAN WATKINS: FormanWatkins Welcomes New Associate in New Orleans Office
The Firm is proud to welcome Kassie Lee Richbourg to our New Orleans office!
BURGOS & ASSOCIATES: Attorney Spotlight: Gabriel Mondino
This month we had the opportunity to speak with Gabriel Mondino, our Immigration Attorney at Burgos & Associates.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Louisiana Construction Company Paying $178,766 in Back Wages to 108 Employees
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gomez Drywall Contractors Inc. – based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and operating in Louisiana since 2017 – has paid $178,766 in back wages to 108 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime and recordkeeping requirements.
May 18: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 18 in the suits below:
Case activity for Monica Williams vs Zurich American Insurance Company on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Monica Williams against Zurich American Insurance Company, ABC Professional Tree Service, Inc., Jose Tovar-Rodriguez, BDG Trees LLC and Old Republic General Insurance Company on May 24:
LADB recommends probation for attorney's 'incredibly sloppy' bookkeeping
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans attorney Donald Joseph Melancon faces possible deferred suspension and probation following a recommendation issued May 21 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations he mishandled his client trust account.
40 Under 40 winner Chris Stoy helps client to $1.3 million settlement in injury claim
Imagine waking up after a blow to the head with little visible damage but the uncanny feeling something isn’t right.
Case activity for Terry L Bondurant vs 3M Company on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Terry L Bondurant against General Electric Company on May 24.
May 16: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for insurance cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: